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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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